Macroeconomic Forecast Malaysia

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Malaysia's economy is expected to slow to 5.3% this year, as sustained high oil prices soften global demand for exports. However, underpinned by strong domestic demand, we expect growth to pick up in 2006 to 5.6%. Meanwhile, high energy costs are expected to double the rate of inflation from 2004 to an average 2.7% this year.